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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1932
Page
11
An oversized catalog of ad categories and rates outlines sections for political notices real estate autos employment services livestock real estate merchandise housing and rentals. It lists item numbers and descriptions including autos for sale business places for sale rooms for rent and wearing apparel with prices and services.
The page promotes buying fruit and vegetables fresh from the farm and notes the Farm and Dairy Products column as a dependable source. A Messenger Want Ad costs 30 cents and reaches over 11 000 readers daily, indicating broad circulation.
Columbus report shows Ohio farmers enjoy higher wheat yields than anticipated this summer per M. R. Maney head of the Farm Bureau grain department. Prices fell three cents last week to 35 to 40 cents per bushel as farmers store part of the bumper crop. Corn remained steady with improved old-crop demand and a good condition new crop. Ohio overall crop rated only fair.
The Ohio University Y W C A plans its third summer dance Friday evening at the Men's Union with Woody's orchestra providing music from 8 30 to 11 30. Chaperones are Miss Beryl Henney and Miss Louise Reed both university teachers pursuing master's degrees in home economics.
The so called Phantom Burglar of West Boulevard District, Charles Milliner of Toledo, 27, was wounded in a gun battle with Cleveland police and died later in hospital. Police identified him as the man seen leaving several homes after recent robberies and carrying a newspaper carrier bag. He escaped earlier on July 8 when shot by two patrolmen.
Numerous households hosted relatives and friends across the region. Names include Lottridge Engle Caldwell Gaston Boger Brown Swartz Martin Allen Blair Buck Hatta O Connor Kincade Graham Bowers Lawrence Watkins Sharp Barnhill Laughlin Dutch Ridge Swisher and others sharing dinners visits and church activities.
Japanese soldiers moved toward the Jehol Manchurian border as hostilities with China seemed imminent over Jehol Province rich in coal and oil. Chinese forces prepared to resist Tokyo's expansion fearing a new independent state in Manchuria.
Lancaster plans a second sale of lambs two weeks after the July 26 event to boost interest in the region. F M Paul, secretary of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, says Lancaster is an ideal and productive center for lamb and sheep raising.
In Gallipolis Recreation Ball League action on Tuesday night the American Legion defeated Judson Bible Claus by a 9 to 6 score. Legion hurler Truth allowed few hits as every Legion player scored at least once, except Camp who collected three hits. Niday and Saunders, Troth and Emmert contributed in the field and at the plate.
New York July 0 The stock market kept fractional gains as rail shares like Pittsburgh, Youngstown, and Ashtabula held firm after earlier strength in carriers. Industrials show mixed moves with American Telephone and Westinghouse electric improving, while rubber, sugar, and steel stocks posted small advances. Major firms including Union Pacific and New York Central posted modest gains as utilities and bonds firmed.
The Rich ardecs Baking Co of Glouster will build a modern 185 foot long one story bakery on North Street behind the L F Richardson residence. The plant will include a 1000 loaf hourly oven, automatic proofing cabinets, pan greaser and wrapping equipment, and a four truck garage. Open for inspection by Sept. 1 per Glouster PTA Mrs Helen Carpenter.
Glouster reports the Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ will gather at Mrs. Ruth Watkin's home Friday night at 7 30 to close their activities for the season.
A state physician and nurse will assist the county health officer and county nurse in the pre school round-up of all children entering school this fall. The event is set for next Thursday in Glouster.
Columbus July 21. Showers in many sections failed to bring relief as Ohio endured its twelfth day of torrid heat. Clouds that gathered yesterday broke last night and today but the relief was only temporary. Forecasters predicted more thunderstorms that may break the heat wave before the weekend.
Jimmy Foxx hit a double and two singles in three at bats driving in two runs. Lou Gehrig had three singles and two runs batted in. Al Simmons collected five singles with two runs scored. Bill Terry added two singles in three chances. Babe Ruth did not play.
The Public Utilities Commission denied the complainants’ rehearing on the order dismissing protest against New York Central Railroad coal rates. The dispute involved shipments from the Hocking district to Baltimore Basil Pleasantville Rushville and Thurston.
Mina Edeth Sawyer daughter of D. M. and Mrs Sawyer of near Jackadkville married Lawrence A. Hightshoe of Cincinnati son of MH Migataboe and Mrs Migataboe Hebron. The ceremony took place at the Romester home Columbus conducted by Rev A J Pryhoff of Highland Avenue Friends Church. The couple left for a wedding trip through the east and will reside at 423 Kennedy Avenue Cincinnati after August 1.
Thirty youths gathered at the Lewin School House on Thursday evening for a wiener roast hosted by Catherine Wilkes of Athene. Visitors Miss Garnet McLavaghiin and relatives stayed in the area, with several other local names mentioned during a period of social visits and church attendance. Joe McLaughlin’s barn was struck by lightning Friday, destroying farm implements and hay just after harvesting. Mrs. Kb. L. Palmer and daughter Eileen from Athena spent a few days with relatives here.
Corning The Mothers Jewels of the M E Church meet Saturday at 2 p m at Betty Jane Dunlap’s home. The Queen Esther Society hosts a marshmallow toast at Matthian Grove Wednesday July 20 at 7 30 p m. Several residents, including Mr and Mrs Henry Matinaxi Cleveland, visit Mary Wycinaki. others visit friends in town or Columbus. A birthday party honors Mrs B H Taylor at a McConnelsville cottage. Barnett and Hodges attend the Republican convention in Columbus.
Market notes Cleveland Produce Nutter Watras and others report steady poultry demand with extra firsts and current receipts across regions. Leghorn and colored fowl prices show minor variations, with heavy fowls and ducks quoted and butter prices listed.
Hogs 220 head with 32 direct through. prices mostly 10 cents lower, best 160 to 225. 4, 70, 380 to 380 live. $4300 4.55, 300 lbs down to 84.18, 120 to 150 each. Sows weak. Cattle 760, calves 260. demand slow, steady. steers and heifers $4.25 to $6.50, some grassers higher. cows $2.75 to $3.78. Dealers steady to weak. Sheep 5000. very uneven, steady to 26 cents or more lower. good lambs $6.78 to $7.00, some $7.50, ewes and wethers $7.65 to locals. common to medium $6.50 to $6.46. lower in fat aged stock.
Pittsburg livestock receipts 1000 hogs market slow 10 to 25 cents lower with various weights producing prices from 4.65 to 6.18 per hundredweight. Cattle receipts 1500 with steers 5.75 to 7.75 and cows 2.50 to 3.50. Calves 150 with good weights 5.25 to 6.50 and heavy calves 3.50 to 6.80. Sheep 1000 with lambs 9.50 to 9.60, heavy wethers up to 2.75. Toledo grain prices quoted for wheat corn oats and hay with mixed discounts and premiums.
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